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48-site campground with showers and a great view of the dunes. For reservations call 208-366-7919.

Campground outside the Tribal park with spacious sites and incredible views of Momument Valley. There is also a very lovely indoor pool with a place to lounge and sun yourself outside. I would definitely recommend this campground over the one in the Tribal Park.

Campground located about 20 miles north of White Sands National Monument in the town of Alamagorda. It has a nice pool and laundromat. It also rents saucers to ride down the dunes on.

Nice campsite overlooking a lake. With good views and spacious sites. Although you can't swim in the lake, there is fishing and row boat rentals.

109-site campground just a 1/4 mile from the Visitor Center. It is within walking distance to the Ampitheater where ranger talks are given each evening. There are no hookups.

There are five National Forest campgrounds along the Oak Creek Canyon Drive. Good size sites with lots of ponderosa pine trees. These campgrounds fill up quickly in the summer.

Not exactly camping, but a good stop for a day of just driving. Also, a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything.

Nice pool, hot tub, small lake for fishing, and tons of mosquitoes.

Nice campsground with good size sites, electricity, and water. There are lovely views of lake and lots of small flowering cactus plants.

Paved campsite overlooking the lake. In addition to these designated camp sites, there is open beach camping for those willing to chance the sand.

Tranquil campground on the eastern shore with great views and access to the lake.

Closest campground to Carlsbad Caverns. Although the campsites themselves are not that great, they do give you access to the White's City Motel's outdoor pool. Also, for an additional fee of $8, there is a very small, but fun, water park with 2 big water slides.

193-site campground and recreational park on the shores of Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron. Facilities include swimming beaches, volleyball and basketball courts, fishing dock, Nature Center, golf, and hiking trails.

174-site campground conveniently located in the park

Nice campround in Bayfield, Wisconsin, south of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, complete with owner that performs country music for his guests.

140-site campground with spaciouis, well-shaded sites.

144-site campground with easy access to the lake

Primitive camping on beach at northeast corner of lake. Caution: make sure sand is hard enough to drive on.

Conveniently located campground in Green River, Utah, right off I70.

Nice campsites along the Virgin River. Campground is about 1 mile from the Visitor Center. Reservations accepted.

200-site campground right outside Bryce National Park with full hookups, pool, hot tub, and laundry.

60-site campground with laundromat. Not much in the way of recreational facilities.

109-site campground right outside the entrance to Devils Tower National Monument with a nice heated pool and fishing on the Belle Fourche River.

73-site campground on the shores of the Lake Manawa.

150-site National Park Campground located in a beautiful meadow surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Reservations are accepted.

110-site campground 1 1/2 miles outside of Rocky Mountain National Park . Facilities include a heated pool, free mini golf, and fishing on the Big Thompson River.

32-site campground on the Columbia River

200-site campground 2.3 miles northwest of Longmire, with evening ranger programs in the amphitheater.

175-site campground along Kalaloch Beach

100-site campground along Route 1 in the town of Kamloops.

110-site campground located along Route 1 in the town of Golden, BC

76-site campground with some electrical hookups, picnic areas, boat ramps, and hiking trails.

90-site campground right off I40 with a nice pool and pleasant sites.

97-site campground on the lake

Beautifuly landscaped, 22-site campground on a 250-acre reservoir, with swimming access right from your campsite.

40-sites overlooking the lake and interesting rock chimneys, or fireholes

73-site campground overlooking the lake. Located just southwest of Dutch John off 191.

40-site campground within the town of Kanab in walking distance to restaurants and shops. Facilities include a pool and laundromat.

23-site campground along the Colorado Riverway about 8 miles north of Moab. The campground has a sandy beach and is surrounded by spectacular red sandstone cliffs and rock pinnacles. Although somewhat primitive, the campground can accommodate large RVs.

Only campground right on the main drag in Moab. Great location and good pool.

52-site campsite which works on a first-come, first-served basis. It fills up quick, so get there early in the day. The campground is surrounded by spectacular red sandstone rock formations and is the starting point for several hikes into the Devil's Garden.

Pretty depressing 110-site campground. Written up very highly in Woodalls because of the resort community's recreational complex. However, they are located about 3 miles from the campground.

Premier RV Resort with landscaped sites with patios, a beautiful clubhouse with fireplace, an indoor pool and hot tub, and lake and stream fishing.

Beautiful city park, right off I76, with picnic areas, swimming pool, playground, and tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts. The park offers free overnight camping.

Pretty 97-site campground with electrical hookups overlooking a 218-acre lake.

Very pretty 110-site forested campground run by the National Park Service. Located across the road yet in walking distance to the rim of the canyon.

Not exactly camping, but a good safe place to stop after a day of just driving.

Campground with pool and nice views of Arches National Park.

Primitive camping on the beach along the northeast corner of lake.

Only campground in the North Rim. It has 83 sites and is located in a ponderosa forest, just a few feet away from the canyon

Campground on the shores of Lake Huron in biking distance to the ferry to Mackinac Island.

84-site campground near Grand Canyon Village

Campground with a pool less than 1 mile outside the National Park

50-site campground in the Hiawatha National Forest on the shores of Lake Superior. Located about 5 miles west of Munising.

286-site campground nestled in the dunes

286-site campground nestled in the dunes

Quiet campground with spacious sites along the Little Missouri River in the South Unit of the park

Conveniently located campground on a frontage road right off I94. Facilities include a swimming pool and laundromat.

429 site campground located near the northern end of Yellowstone Lake. A few sites have views of the lake, but most do not.

109-site campground with hot tub and great views of mountains, located right outside St. Mary entrance to the park. Car rentals available on site.

73-site campground with laundry, spa, and heated pool

Very nice 130-site campground with heated pool, mini golf, and lots of kid activities

Worst campground I've ever been in in terms of ambience and size of sites. However, it was the closest to Mt. Rushmore and it did have a view of it from the hot tub.

The only RV park on the strip. It's really just a pavement, but what do you expect--you're in Las Vegas. It has a nice pool and laundromat and is very conveniently located across the street from Wet and Wild Water Park.

110-site campground in the National Park with an amphitheater for ranger talks. Has great views of the Badlands.

71-site campground with a heated pool right off I94

250-site campground with spring-fed lake, fishing, and swimming.

Wonderful year round RV resort just a few miles north of Whistler Village. The campground is located in a beautiful setting on the glacier-fed Fitzsimmons Creek with spectacular view of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. The Whistler Valley Trail runs through forests and along the river right through the campground and then on to the Village. There is also a complimentary shuttle service to Whistler Village. The campground is open all year round and has log cabins and winterized RV sites.

246-site campground with great views of the Rosario Strait.

Very pretty 132-site forested campground run by the National Park Service. The sites are roomy and the views are spectacular.

Very pretty 700-site forested campground about 2 miles south of Jasper Townsite, run by the National Park Service. The sites are roomy and the views are spectacular.

Nice campground off Highway 16 near Saskatoon on a hill overlooking ballfields.

On the southern shore of Lake Manitoba

135-site, well-equipped campground set in a beautiful natural amphitheater, surrounded on 3 sides by red sandstone cliffs and buttes.

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34-site campground with full hookups located right on the lake. Facilities include a marina, boat docks, fishing pier, and boat rentals.

Lovely, wooded and secluded campground about 5 miles from the heart of Santa Fe with a nice pool and hiking trails.

Immaculately clean 125-site campground with fishing pond and swimming pool

27-site campground located in a natural amphitheater right by "Big Stoney." Except for busy summer weekends, there are usually sites available.

123-site campground with great views of Lake Powell

Not exactly camping, but a good place to stop for a day of just driving. Also, since this Walmart is located in a large shopping mall, it was a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything or just want to spend some money.

40-acre campground on the southwestern tip of Deer Island. The campground has open sites along the top of a cliff with spectacular views of the Bay of Fundy and the swirling tides of the Old Sow.

Beautiful 175-site, oceanfront campground with panormaic views of Western Bay. The campground is located just minutes from Acadia National Park.

Small, primitive campground perched on a highland bluff overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

162-site National Park campground located in the Rigou

62-site campground located on a dramatic hillside overlooking Bras d'Or Lake

165-site campground located a few miles from Parlee Beach

Beautiful, well-maintained, 311-site campground on the Kouchibouguac River

42-site campground adjacent to the beach

32-site campground on Trans-Canada 1 near Cordroy Pond -- about 1 hour north of ferry.

44-site campground overlooking Trout River Pond. Although only 2 sites actually have views, there is an open picnic area which does provide a nice overlook.

Commercial campground in the heart of Gros Morne National Park, set on a pretty mountain lake. Activities include swimming, fishing, and paddle boating on the lake.

50-site national park campground near a beautiful, 3-mile beach. The campground is not directly on the beach, but just a short walk along a path through a line of protective tuckamores. There are several other hiking/biking trails through the forest around the campground.

102-site campground on the Little Barachois River. The Cape Ray Beach is located about a mile away in the park's day use area.

Large campground with over 240 RV sites located on Route 6 next to the Cavenish Boardwalk and across the street from PEI National Park. Campground recreation includes a heated swimming pool, mini golf, two tennis courts, shuffleboard, amusement center with arcade, ping-pong, movies, horseshoe pits, volleyball, and much more,

148-site National Park Campground located on Rustico Bay. This remote campground has wooded sites as well as open area sites right on Rustico Bay. There are no hookups.

100-site commercial campground off Route 132 with a beach on the St. Lawrence River.

184-site campground with heated pool on Route 20 about 10 miles south of Quebec City.

13-site primitive campground at Bridger Bay, right on the lake.

Not exactly camping, but a good safe place to stop after a day of just driving.

144-site campground with easy access to the lake

Developed campground with electric hookups on the northeast corner of lake

313-site, 5 Star campground bordering the Garden of the Gods. Facilities include a heated pool, indoor whirlpool, and laundry

80-site campground located along the Uncompahgre River in the walking distance to the Ouray Hot Springs and downtown Ouray

13-site campground in a juniper and pinon pine forest. There is no water or hookups.

60-site primitive campground with great views of Lake Powell. There is no water or hookups.

32-site campground with full lhookups. Unfortunately, there are no views of the lake from this campground.

96-site campground right off I70, with a fishing pond and swimming pool.

129-site campground on the Yarma River with a heated pool, mini golf, rental go-carts, and fishing on the river.

71-site campground located adjacent to the orchards along the Fremont River. It is within walking distance to the Fruita School, the Gifford Farmhouse, and other historic attractions. Fruit picking is available in season.

Only campground right on the main drag in Moab. Great location and good pool.

52-site campsite which works on a first-come, first-served basis. It fills up quick, so get there early in the day. The campground is surrounded by spectacular red sandstone rock formations and is the starting point for several hikes into the Devil

National Forest Service campground 5 miles east of Vail at the base of Vail Pass. The campground is set in a forest along a stream. There is no water or hookups.

Premier RV Resort with landscaped sites with patios, a beautiful clubhouse with fireplace, an indoor pool and hot tub, and lake and stream fishing.

102-site National Park campground about a mile south of the Visitor Center. The popular Rim Rock Nature Trail starts from the C Loop of the campground.

45-site campground right off I70 with a nice heated pool. It is located approximately 2 miles from Graham Cave State Park.

226-site campground set on a hill above the river. A steep trail leads down from the Campground to the Youghiogheny River Trail.

204-site campground just minutes from I70 with a heated 80-foot swimming pool, a fishing pond with paddleboat rentals, and mini-golf.

146-site campground just 2 miles from the northern entrance to Shenandoah National Park with a pool, waterslide, mini golf, and pond fishing.

71-site campground about 10 miles from Monticello with a pool, rec room, hiking trails, and pond fishing.

A premier camping resort in the village of Rodanthe with oceanfront and soundfront sites. Some of its many amenities include: an indoor pool and jacuzzi, an outdoor pool, a 9-hole mini golf course, three stocked fishing ponds, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, playground, and a lighted tennis court.

Small, run down campground in Odessa, Delaware, that is no longer in business.

235-site campground on the Chesapeake Bay.

Large 362-site campground in Grand Island just 7 miles from the falls. Facilities include a heatred pool and a pond with paddle boats and fishing. Right next to the campground is Martin's Fantasy Island Fun and Water Park.

270-site campground on the northern end of Letchworth State Park.

64-site Good Sam campground in a beautiful, wooded setting overlooking the scenic Matanuska Valley

This is the only RV campground beyond the vehicle restriction area within Denail National Park. Campers are given special permits to drive in and return, but vehicles cannot be used otherwise. In order to limit traffic on the park road, there is a 3-day minimum stay. There are 53 large sites, each with a firepit and picnic table. Reservations recommended.

Beautiful 60-site National Forest Campground set in the forest. Many of the sites have views of Middle Glacier. There is also an observation platform for viewing spawning salmon during the summer.

24-site U.S. Forest Service campground at the end of the Hope Highway. A few sites have wonderful views of Turnagain Arm.

Waterfront campground at the end of the Homer Spit. There are 120 sites, most with 30-amp electrical hookups. The campsites along the beach have no hookups.

30-site campground on Resurrection Bay at Lowell Point. The campground offers a wide range of fishing, boating, kayaking, dog mushing, wildlife and glacier tours, and hiking opportunities.

Award winning campground with amazing facilities - 1 indoor heated pool, 3 outdoor pools, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness center, 18-hole disk golf course, a beautiful 20,000 square foot Recreation Lodge with lots of activities, and lots more.

L. L. Bean allows overnight RV parking at their flagship store in Freeport, which is open round the clock

Year round campground set in a pine forest just a short walk from the ocean. There are 306 sites - no hookups or electric.

118-site campground located just east of Springfield, VT, in striking distance to several ski areas. Open year round.

Slopeside RV sites with electric. Unfortunately, this resort has closed.

Not exactly camping, but a good stop for a day of just driving. Also, a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything.

Lovely 200-site beachfront campground on the northern tip of the island. Each campsite has water and electric.

206-site wooded campground on the northern tip of the island, just a short walk from the Clam Creek Picnic Area, Driftwood Beach and the fishing pier.

Lovely 200-site beachfront campground on the northern tip of the island. Each campsite has water and electric.

Not exactly camping, but a good stop for a day of just driving. Also, a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything.

285-site campground nested in a forest.

114-site campground within walking distance to the town of Provincetown

200-site campground located on 200 acres along the picturesque headwaters of the Choptank River, in the heart of the Delmarva Peninsula. Sites are spacious and wooded and there are many

71-site, year round campground located just 3 miles north of Whiteface Mountain and 12 miles north of Lake Placid village.

Slopeside RV sites with electric. Unfortunately, this resort has closed.

Lovely 200-site beachfront campground on the northern tip of the island. Each campsite has water and electric.

184-site campground on the edge of one of the most beautiful stretches of the Grand Strand

Year-round campground located just 5 miles from the Trapp Family Lodge and 7 miles from the Stowe Mountain Ski Resort

Slopeside RV sites with electric. Unfortunately, this resort has closed.

Not exactly camping, but a good stop for a day of just driving. Also, a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything.

Lovely 200-site beachfront campground on the northern tip of the island. Each campsite has water and electric.

Not exactly camping, but a good stop for a day of just driving. Also, a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything.

159-site campground set amongst pine-covered dunes

235-site campground on the Chesapeake Bay.

24-hour supermarket that allowed us to park in their lot overnight (with advanced permission from the manager)

61-site campground in Jackson County's Fleming Park

61-site campground (elevation 7,700 feet) set in a beautiful mountain setting with commanding views of the Continental Divide.

25-site campground with modern restrooms and hot water showers. Each campsite has a picnic table with a shade covering, paved parking pad, and barbecue grill.

166-site campground up a steep hill from the lake (no views)

200-site campground in the village of Stovepipe Wells. 15 of the sites have RV hookups—a necssity in the summer. Campground guests are welcome to u se the motel pool across the street.

178-site campground that is part of the humongous Grand Sierra Resort. Guests of the campground have access to the hotel facilities, including the pool (adults only after 8:00 pm), numerous restaurants, a 20-shop arcade, Nevada’s largest casino floor, a 50-lane bowling center, the Fun Quest arcade for kids, and a lake top golf driving range.

11-site campround (elevation 7,700) along the Lehman Creek at the beginning of Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. The campground has no hookups, showers, or dump station.

50-site campground set amongst the pink granite boulders

144-site campground with easy access to the lake

184-site campground with showers and a playground. About half the sites have electric hookups.

Lovely 75-site beachfront campground set between the ocean and salt marshes. Each campsite has water and electric.

77-site campground conveniently located just off I95 (Exit 154), south of Rocky Mount. Amenities include a swimming pool and mini golf.

235-site campground on the Chesapeake Bay.

32-site campground in the heart of Manteo on Roanoke Island. Amenities include a well-stocked fishing pond.

136-site campground along Ocracoke Beach

286-site campground nestled in the dunes

110-site campground in the National Park with an amphitheater for ranger talks. Has great views of the Badlands.

Random secluded unpopulated site off the side of the highway that is in the heart of Grizzly Bear country without cell phone coverage

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Primitive camping on the beach along the northeast corner of lake.

Possibly "free" camping is available in the parking lot in Monument Valley as directed by the attendant. First come, first serve. May be known as Mitten View Campground. Regardless, the views are awesome.

Only campground right on the main drag in Moab. Great location and good pool.

52-site campsite which works on a first-come, first-served basis. It fills up quick, so get there early in the day. The campground is surrounded by spectacular red sandstone rock formations and is the starting point for several hikes into the Devil's Garden.

200-site campground right outside Bryce National Park with full hookups, pool, hot tub, and laundry.

Very pretty 110-site forested campground run by the National Park Service. Located across the road yet in walking distance to the rim of the canyon.

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Not exactly camping, but a good stop for a day of just driving. Also, a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything.

Lovely 200-site beachfront campground on the northern tip of the island. Each campsite has water and electric.

34-site campground located right on Flagler Beach

47-site campground located a short walk from the concession and Cannon Beach

28-site, full-facility campground on the ocean side of the Key

One of three campgrounds in the park. This one is located on the Gulf side of the Key.

10-site campground located right on the water on Stockton Island (mile marker 5)

28-site, full-facility campground on the ocean side of the Key

123-site large wooded campground within bicycling distance to the beach

107-site campground just a short walk over a boardwalk to the beach

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400-site, family-oriented campground with a lake for swimming and 15 km of mountain biking trails

Lovely wooded campground on Chemin de La Baleine along the southern shore of the island

200-site campground (428 rue Bateau-Passeur) located high atop a hill overlooking the town. Some of the sites have spectacular views of the river and town below. It is in walking distance to town.

166-site campground within the park, just 7 km east of the alpine ski area. The campground has a large lake for swimming, mountain bike trails, a playground, and even an animal farm.

Lovely park campground on the Riviere du Diable in the La Diable Sector of Parc National du Mont-Tremblant

120-site campground located on 130 acres along the Ausable River within the Adirondack Park. Activities include fishing, boating, and swimming on the Ausable River as well as bicycling or walking along its wilderness trails.

Not exactly camping, but a good safe place to stop after a day of just driving.

144-site campground with easy access to the lake

Developed campground with electric hookups on the north shore of the lake, just west of Arthur Bay

148-site campground with paved pull-through sites. Facilities include a sandy beach and pavilion for swimming, a marina with boat ramps, and a paved walking/biking trail that connects to Loveland’s path system.

Not exactly camping, but a good place to stop for a day of just driving. Also, since this Walmart is located in a large shopping mall, it was a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything or just want to spend some money.

97-site campground (57 of which have electrical hookups) just off Gap Road in the northwest corner of the park

Nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Rockies, just a stone’s throw away from Mary’s Lake.

98-site national park campground located in the Kawuneeche Valley on Trail Ridge Road approximately 10 miles north of Grand Lake. It works on a first-come, first-served basis.

Premier RV Resort with landscaped sites with patios, a beautiful clubhouse with fireplace, an indoor pool and hot tub, and lake and stream fishing.

Not exactly camping, but a good safe place to stop near the Denver Airport for an early morning flight

381-site campground with both a forested section and a grassy, more open section

Located 1 mile off I70 in southwestern Illinois

Campground in walking distance to the lake

Only campground on the island, located just one and a half miles from the Vineyard Haven ferry terminal on the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road. The campground has spacious wooded sites as well as rustic cabins. Other amenities include modern restrooms with hot showers, laundromat, store, recreation hall and playground.

Commercial campground right off I40 with a nice pool and pleasant sites.

144-site campground with easy access to the lake

Developed campground with electric hookups on the northeast corner of lake

Nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Rockies, just a stone’s throw away from Mary’s Lake and a short distance from the east entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park

Commercial campground right off I15 with a nice pool and pleasant sites

Commercial campground located on the Columbia River in Umatilla, Oregon.

88-acre marine camping park located about halfway between Seattle and Tacoma in the city of Des Moines, Washington. Its main attraction is its 1,445 feet of beachfront on the Puget Sound, including a sandy swimming beach, tide pools for exploring marine life, a submerged artificial reef popular with scuba divers, and salmon spawning in McSorley Creek.

Lovely 16-site campground nestled in a cedar grove just a 1/2 mile from the Nisqually Entrance to Mount Rainier National park

Exclusive RV resort in Bend with many fine amenities: pads constructed of decorative, paver bricks, professionally landscaped patios, guest lounge, spa and fitness center, tennis court, and more.

The only RV campground in the park. It has 213 tent and RV sites (and some hookups) and is open from late June to mid October. This campground is located in Mazama Village, about 3 miles south of the Steel Visitor Center

RV Campground across the street from beautiful Caspar Beach, just 3 1/2 miles north of the village of Mendocino.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Lovely RV Park located near the mouth of the Klamath River on Highway 101 in Klamath, California.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

67-stie campground across the road from beautiful Sunset Bay Cove

476-site campground that also has15 yurts and 11 deluxe cabins

Lovely camping resort on 30 acres near the Bavarian village of Leavenworth. The campground has 120 RV sites, 40 tent sites, 20 cabins, two cottages, and nine lodges.

Popular urban 134-site campground located 17 miles south of Seattle in the town of Kent, Washington

338-acre state park with Horsethief Lake and 7,500 feet of Columbia River shoreline. The campground has eight sites with partial hookups, four sites with no hookups, and six primitive tent sites.

100-site campground with a lovely garden setting just 4 miles south of the town of Sisters on Route 20

Not exactly camping, but a good place to stop for a day of just driving. Also, it was a good place to food shop.

43-site campground located at the southern end of the park just downhill from the Visitor Center

179-site campground located near the northwest entrance to the park, adjacent to Lake Manzanita

RV park in the heart of California's historic Gold Mining districts

Atop a 60-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, 15 miles south of the Golden Gate Bridge

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

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Atop a 60-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, 15 miles south of the Golden Gate Bridge

Atop a 60-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, 15 miles south of the Golden Gate Bridge

Atop a 60-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, 15 miles south of the Golden Gate Bridge

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

95-site campground overlooking the Bay

70-site campground located on a plateau overlooking the Santa Lucia Mountains and the ocean

Dry camp right on the ocean near the fishing pier

140-site campground perched atop a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the world famous Malibu Beach. Since it faces south over the ocean, both sunrise and sunset are viewable from the campground.

One of three very highly sought after campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

One of three very highly sought after campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

76-site mostly tent-only campground with 3 sites for RVs up to 27 feet (no hook-ups). The campsites are set in a forest at the base of the road to Vista Point. Its proximity to I5 makes it both convenient and a bit noisy.

150-RV-site campground with full and partial hookups located on lovely Lake Siskiyou at the foot of Mount Shasta

Exclusive RV resort in Bend with many fine amenities: pads constructed of decorative, paver bricks, professionally landscaped patios, guest lounge, spa and fitness center, tennis court, and more.

16-site campground on the Columbia River, with a boat launch and great salmon fishing.

16-site campground on the western shore of Lake Sammamish

40-site campground along the South Umpqua River in Canyonville, just off I-5 Exit 99

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

One of three very highly sought after campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

A Yosemite National Park campground located located 17 miles from Yosemite Valley, near the junction for Tioga Road at an elevation of 6,200 feet.

A popular Yosemite National Park Campground located on the Tioga Road at Tuolumne Meadows, about 1.5 hours northeast of Yosemite Valley. It is at an elevation of 8,600 feet.

185-site campground located in the town of Mammoth Lakes just across the street from the Forest Service Visitor Center.

25-site campground located along US 395 about 6 miles south of the town of Bridgeport. All sites have full hookups. A nice touch is the central campfire that has been in place for 50 years.

56-site campground (40 with full hookups and 16 with no hookups) located about 6 miles south of Lake Tahoe on US 50. There is a nice heated pool that is open seasonally.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Not exactly camping, but a good stop for a day of just driving. Also, a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything.

22-site campground set at 1,400 feet in a desert riparian habitat along the Mojave River. There are no hookups and the campground is first-come, first-served

170-site campground located right on the strip with full hookups and a nice pool. It's really just a pavement, but what do you expect--you're in Las Vegas, and it's the only campground on the strip.

136-site campground located just north of the Visitor Center, which is open all year. There are no hookups. This is the only park campground that takes reservations

Small 15-site campground (with full hookups) conveniently located near Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park

125-site campground located about 9 miles south of the town of Twentynine Palms on the Utah Trail. Its unique granite rock formations make it a very popular spot for rock climbers. At 4,400 feet, this campground is the highest campground in the park. Sites are first-come, first-served.

200-site campground with full or partial hookups, many of which are situated right on the edge of the beach. The campground is in walking distance to the lovely little town of Carpinteria.

172-site campground situated in an oak woodlands overlooking the world-famous Laguna Seca Raceway. It is just 6.5 miles away from Monterey.

Andrew's girlfriend Celeste's parents' home

One of three very highly coveted campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

185-site campground located in the town of Mammoth Lakes just across the street from the Forest Service Visitor Center.

Small campground at the hot springs resort with 10 water and electric sites.

Located 6 miles northwest of Bishop in Inyo's Millpond County Park, with 60 RV and tent sites nestled in the foothills of the High Sierra and backed by the cool-running waters of a creek.

77-site campground located on 395, 4 miles south of Lone Pine. There are 57 pull-through and 20 back-in sites, each with water, sewer, electric, and cable TV. Other amenities include a pool, spa, free WIFI, and free muffins and coffee in the morning.

26-sites (all with full hookups) campground, located at The Furnace Creek Ranch just south of the Visitor Center. Open year round. Guests can enjoy the Ranch’s natural spring-fed swimming pool, shower facility, coin operated laundry, tennis courts, shuffleboard, volleyball, Bocci Ball and basketball court.

143-site (no hookups) National Forest Campground located on a hill above June Lake, with outstanding views of the lake and mountains. The campground is at an elevation of 7,600 feet.

Lovely campground along Highway 395 in Lee Vining, the eastern Gateway to Yosemite.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Andrew's girlfriend Celeste's parents' home

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Lovely campground along Highway 395 in Lee Vining, the eastern Gateway to Yosemite.

Lakeside resort located in South Lake Tahoe California, offering lakeside lodging, RV camping, a full service marina during the summer months, cross country ski resort during the winter, and beachside dining year round.

179-site campground located near the northwest entrance to the park, adjacent to Lake Manzanita

150-RV-site campground with full and partial hookups located on lovely Lake Siskiyou at the foot of Mount Shasta

29-site campground located at an elevation 5,800 feet on the west shore peninsula of Prosser Reservoir. There are no hookups.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

One of three very highly coveted campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

Not exactly camping, but a good stop for a day of just driving. Also, a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything.

KOA campground located just 3 miles west of I5, near the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

Award winning camping resort located within an hour’s drive of San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley Wineries, giant redwoods, and Sonoma County and California Coastal Beaches.

Premier campground located on beautiful Mission Bay in San Diego. Amenities in this 555-site campground include: 2 swimming pools and jacuzzis, a world class fitness room, a 124-slip marina, power boat and kayak rentals, bike rentals, the Hungry Wolf BBQ and Ice Cream Parlor, and lots of planned activities on the weekends.

Premier campground located on beautiful Mission Bay in San Diego. Amenities in this 555-site campground include: 2 swimming pools and jacuzzis, a world class fitness room, a 124-slip marina, power boat and kayak rentals, bike rentals, the Hungry Wolf BBQ and Ice Cream Parlor, and lots of planned activities on the weekends.

One of three very highly coveted campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

A popular Yosemite National Park Campground located on the Tioga Road at Tuolumne Meadows, about 1.5 hours northeast of Yosemite Valley. It is at an elevation of 8,600 feet.

Lovely campground along Highway 395 in Lee Vining, the eastern Gateway to Yosemite.

Lakeside resort located in South Lake Tahoe California, offering lakeside lodging, RV camping, a full service marina during the summer months, cross country ski resort during the winter, and beachside dining year round.

One of three very highly coveted campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

Lovely campground near the East Entrance to Pinnacles National Park. There are 103 sites for tents and 36 sites with partial hookups. There is even a swimming pool open during the summer.

Beautiful, protected cove with decent anchoring located near the entrance to the Narrows

Transient dock at the marina for $20 per night

95-site campground overlooking the Bay

KOA campground located just 3 miles west of I5, near the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

Not exactly camping, but a good stop for a day of just driving. Also, a good place to shop if you've forgotten anything.

Lovely campground in Anza-Borrego State Park located near the town of Borrego Springs and the park Visitor Center. The campground had three sections: one for hookups, one for tent campers, and one for RV dry camping. There are two excellent hikes that start in the campground: Borrego Palms Canyon and the Panorama Overlook Trail.

125-site campground located about 9 miles south of the town of Twentynine Palms on the Utah Trail. Its unique granite rock formations make it a very popular spot for rock climbers. At 4,400 feet, this campground is the highest campground in the park. Sites are first-come, first-served.

Primitive campground (no water or flush toilets) with four designated sites at the base of the impressive Eureka Dunes. A bit further down the road, there are a few more dispersed campsites without the amenities of a picnic table and fire ring.

Primitive campground in a beautiful palm oasis with numerous soaking pools

330-site campground on the south shore of the Chiemsee with its own bathing beach. The boat ferry to the islands is located just a short 1 km walk away.

Small, family run campground with grassy sites separated by trees and shrubs, and a heated swimming pool

Small, family-run campground just a mile from Berchtesgaden National Park. From the campground, it’s just a ¾-mile walk on a lovely path alongside a river to the northern end of Konigsee Lake and boat docks from which the lake ferry departs.

Largest campground in Europe with incredible facilities: an Aquamarine Park with 5 pools, including an Olympic size lap pool, a wave pool, 3 large water slides, a play area with a giant tipping bucket that periodically dumps gallons of waters on heads below, and several jacuzzis; 3 restaurants, 2 bars; a supermarket, a hair salon, shops, a doctor’s office, a stage for performances, and a sandy mile-long beach on the Adriatic Sea

Beautiful campground on the southern shore of the Gardasee with five large water pools, inflatable parks, restaurants, shops, and markets

Peaceful and tranquil campground set in an olive grove atop a hill overlooking the countryside, located about a mile from the Levanto train station.

Campground on western shore of Lake Maggiore near the little village of Feriolo, with nice grassy sites and a sandy beach right on the lake.

Small campground next to the Tasch train station

Campground nestled at the base of the Eiger North Wall with incredible views. It is located a short distance from the Mannlichen cable car station.

Campground across the street from Lido Beach, and just a mile and a half walk along the waterfront promenade to Lucerne's Altstadt

Campground on the shores of the Forggensee, about 3 miles north of the Schloss Neuschwanstein

Campground near A8 in Olching, with a grassy beach on a small lake and a beer garden.

Campground at the end of the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the village of Stechelberg with lovely views of the surrounding mountains. It is about a half mile walk from the Schilthornbahn to Murren and the Schiltorn.

A popular Yosemite National Park Campground located on the Tioga Road at Tuolumne Meadows, about 1.5 hours northeast of Yosemite Valley. It is at an elevation of 8,600 feet.

Campground with 50 large, pull through spaces, all paved and with full hook-ups.

The only RV campground in the park. It has 213 tent and RV sites (and some hookups) and is open from late June to mid October. This campground is located in Mazama Village, about 3 miles south of the Steel Visitor Center

Campground in Klamath Falls with pull through sites with full hookups.

Primitive camp in a pull-out along a 4WD road near the Crowley Hot Springs area. Great views and easy access to the pools.

Undeveloped campground located 2 miles past the Racetrack Playa with room for about 6 groups of campers. The only facility is an outhouse strapped to the ground to prevent it from blowing away (just like those rocks)

Primitive campground in a beautiful palm oasis with two soaking pools, shower facilities, and a restroom.

Campground at the junction of 168 and 395, with showers and water and electrical hook-ups

First-come-first-served campground in Red Rock Canyon State Park, with large campsites set against a backdrop of colorful cliffs

Located 6 miles northwest of Bishop in Inyo's Millpond County Park, with 60 RV and tent sites nestled in the foothills of the High Sierra and backed by the cool-running waters of a creek.

Lovely campground along Highway 395 in Lee Vining, the eastern Gateway to Yosemite.

Campground on a pretty fishing lake with nice views of the Sierra.

Campground located across the street from Lake Tahoe that is owned and operated by the City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Services Department. The campground is part of a complex with other city recreational facilities, such as an indoor heated swimming pool, an ice arena, basketball courts, pickleball, etc. The day use cost to use these facilities is $6.

Set up our tent past the muck onto the sandy beach. No rain in sight, so we kept the fly off the tent and had an incredible view of the Milky Way from our sleeping bags

In the back of the boat with nothing but the stars above

In the back of the boat with nothing but the stars above

In the back of the boat with nothing but the stars above

Campground located across the street from Lake Tahoe that is owned and operated by the City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Services Department. The campground is part of a complex with other city recreational facilities, such as an indoor heated swimming pool, an ice arena, basketball courts, pickleball, etc. The day use cost to use these facilities is $6.

A popular Yosemite National Park Campground located on the Tioga Road at Tuolumne Meadows, about 1.5 hours northeast of Yosemite Valley. It is at an elevation of 8,600 feet.

Along a dry creek bed, which during the spring is a little island nestled between two arms of a creek

On the shores of a lovely alpine lake surrounded by meadows and granite cliffs

Campground on a pretty fishing lake with nice views of the Sierra.

185-site campground located in the town of Mammoth Lakes just across the street from the Forest Service Visitor Center.

In a pull-out alongside the rocky road to Fort Piute (mile 23.7)

As recommended by two of our guidebooks, we camped at a lovely spot with great views a short distance down a wash at mile 68.4.

Pullout not to far from the Afton Canyon railroad trestle, where we were lulled to sleep by the sound of freight trains.

One of three very highly coveted campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

Campsite on a bluff overlooking Laguna San Ignacio. The facilities included environmentally-friendly toilets, sun-heated freshwater showers, drinkable water for cooking and washing, and a dining palapa offering reasonably-priced meals.

Lovely beach along the picturesque waters of the Bahia Conception. A sandbar connects to shore to a small rocky island.

Surrounded by the super bloom along the base of the Temblor Range foothills

Dispersed camping in designated areas surrounded by the tufa spires

Undeveloped campground located 2 miles past the Racetrack Playa with room for about 6 groups of campers. The only facility is an outhouse strapped to the ground to prevent it from blowing away (just like those rocks)

Family-run campground in Tarragona on the Costa Durado. The campground has 2 km of beach on the Mediterranean Sea and is adjacent to the very popular Platja del Torn. There is a restaurant with two garden terraces overlooking the sea, with daily paella specialties. Cost: 33 € per night

Top-rated (by Tripadvisor) campground on the Costa Blanca with amazing facilities - aquamarine park, fitness center, up-scale restaurant, supermarket, etc. Campsites are quite spacious and the walk to the beach is along a lovely boardwalk through a forest. Cost: 48 € per night

Lovely campground on the outskirts of Granada with lush trees, a pool, prestigious restaurant, and a bus stop to the Alhambra. Cost: 23 € per night

Lovely campground located on a huge forest estate, covered with pine trees, on the shores of the Conde del Guadalhorce Reservoir. It is less than 2 miles away from the entrance of the Caminito del Rey (north entrance).Cost: 23 € per night

Municipal campground in walking distance (1.5 miles) to the Mezquita. Unfortunately, its pool was not open yet - and it was extremely hot! Cost: 33 € per night

Lovely campground on the outskirts of Salamanca with good-sized plots, a large pool, 5-star restaurant on site, and adjacent to a lovely park along the Tormes River. Cost: 18 € per night

Lovely campground in Asturias located just 8 km from the trailhead to the famous Ruta del Cares hike in the Picos de Europa National Park. The campground had awesome mountain views, a nearby river, and wonderful facilities. Cost: 21 € per night

An aire (place for campers to park overnight) atop a hill with panoramic view of Bilbao. It has electricity and WiFi and a bus stop a short distance down the hill. Cost: 15€ per night

Large campground with direct access to a sandy beach on the Mediterranean (400 meters) and in walking distance to the Narbonne Plage pedestrian promenade. Cost: 18€ per night

An aire (place for campers to park overnight) near the university, just a 1 km walk to the Playa de Las Conchas. Cost: 6€ per night

153 pitch campground on the Playa de la Gaviota with a restaurant, pool, and great facilities. Cost: 20€ per night

Very highly rated campground, right on the Costa Daurada, with a wonderful restaurant and pool. Cost for a premium (beachfront site): 29 € per night.

Pullout along a forest road near the Painted Hills Unit

On a ridge just off gravel road 40 in BLM land near the Mascall Formation Overlook

Under the stars in total isolation

Campground in Frenchglen at the end of the Steens Mountain Scenic Byway. Actually, we didn't stay overnight, but just used their showers

Lovely BLM campground with spacious campsites set along the Donner and Blitzen River.

The only RV campground in the park. It has 213 tent and RV sites (and some hookups) and is open from late June to mid October. This campground is located in Mazama Village, about 3 miles south of the Steel Visitor Center

Disperse camp in Alabama Hills near Mobius Arch

BLM campground (elevation 4,944 feet), just off the Horseshoe Meadow Road, with beautiful views of Mt. Whitney and the surrounding Sierra.

Nice forest campground on the Lower Kern River near Lake Isabella

Various coves on the Sacramento River and Pit River Arms

To reach the area of the beach that you are allowed to camp, we had to cross the Arroyo Grande Creek, which is only passable at lower tides.

Lovely dispersed camping site along the Olla Wash with our very own cholla garden

Pullout next to the trailhead for the walk to the Ibex Dunes

Primitive campground (no water or flush toilets) with four designated sites at the base of the impressive Eureka Dunes. A bit further down the road, there are a few more dispersed campsites without the amenities of a picnic table and fire ring.

One of three very highly coveted campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

Campground in Barstow along I15, with 70-foot Pull-Thru RV Sites with dividing hedges, full hookups, free cable and Wi-Fi, Deluxe Cabins and Tent Sites

123-site campground with great views of Lake Powell

Small cove just across the water from Gunsight Butte.

Cove just a few mile up the San Juan Arm with expansive incredible 180 degree views of the red sandstone cliffs.

In a cove by Register Rock. This is the rock upon which the Mormons carved their names after making the miraculous descent down Hole-in-the-Rock and fording the then Colorado River to this point. Unfortunately, those names are now under water.

Remote pull-out along the southern shore of Mono Lake

On a hilltop past the climbing area to photograph the Neowise Comet

Remote pull-out along the southern shore of Mono Lake

Bluff above the Colorado River where the final scene from the movie Thelma and Louise was filmed - the one where they drive their car off the cliff.

30 miles from start of Shafer Switchback Trail

On a bluff overlooking Horseshoe Canyon near the trailhead for the Great Gallery

Since dispersed camping is not allowed within the Capitol Reef National Park boundary, we found a previously used campsite on BLM land near the spur road for the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Moon

Lovely dispersed camping spot in the BLM land outside of Capitol Reef National Park, just a short distance from the spur road to the Strike Valley Overlook

In the back of the boat with nothing but the stars above

A few miles back from the Wahweap Hoodoos along the White Sands Jeep Trail, a very rough 4WD road, to a promontory looking over a small canyon with impressive, colorful hoodoos just under the rim.

Campground set among coastal shrubbery on the edge of the sandy dunes within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. It is also the start of the John Dellenback trail into and over the Umpqua Dunes to the Pacific Ocean

175-site campground along Kalaloch Beach

Lovely campground located along the Sol Duc River about a mile from the hot springs at the resort. There is a trailhead for Sol Duc Falls right from the campground.

One of three very highly coveted campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

Primitive campground in a beautiful palm oasis with numerous soaking pools

Lovely remote valley with lots of Joshua Trees. Since it is at an elevation of about 5,000 feet, it is much cooler than Saline Valley

Best way to get an early start on the dunes or to spend the night after completing them.

Primitive campground in a beautiful palm oasis with numerous soaking pools

Primitive campground (no water or flush toilets) with four designated sites at the base of the impressive Eureka Dunes. A bit further down the road, there are a few more dispersed campsites without the amenities of a picnic table and fire ring.

One of many pull-outs along the scenic Valley of the Gods loop

Campground conveniently located just 1 km from Vik village center with the following services: electricity, toilets, warm and cold running water, shower, WiFi and dining facilities.

Very nice campground in a lovely setting, with a gravel area to park in surrounded by a grassy area to sit out in. It also had great facilities (lots of bathrooms and showers, laundry, etc.). However, even more importantly, it was located near the trailhead for the two hikes we planned to do today: Svartifoss (waterfall) and Skaftafellsjökull (glacier), so we didn’t have to move the campers.

Atop a hill above the Viking Cafe overlooking the dunes and tidal flats

Lovely campsite set at the foot of a rocky hill called Álfaborg, which the campground website claimed was home to elves. Fortunately, the website added that the elves don't mind guests as long as they respect their home, the rocks.

Campground adjacent to the Vogafjós Farm with good facilities (restrooms, showers, and a cooking facility)

Campground in the tiny village of Búðardalur, situated on the Hvammsfjörður at the north-eastern end of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Facilities not that great but location good.

Campground in the small village of Grundarfjörður just 5 minutes for Kirkjufell. Unfortunately, the grass was too muddy to park on, and the nearby Sundlaug Grundarfjarðar (swimming pool) where we planned to take a shower was closed because of a worker strike. However, it did have a great sideview of Kirkjufell

Nice campground located close to the start of the Arnarstapi to Hellnar coastal walk.

Great campground to either start or end an Icelandic vacation. Great facilities.

Large campground with wonderful facilities, located right next to the Laugardalslaug pool. From the campground it is an easy walk to the Sculpture and Shore Walk that will bring you to the main part of town

What a location!! Set at the end of a fjord 25 miles from the Arctic Circle, with colorful buildings and the harbor on one side, and amazing mountains on the other.

Lovely beach located at the southern end of the Lost Coast in the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. It is reached via a 6.5-mile,bumpy 4WD road from California 1.

14-site campground located at the end of the Mattole Road at the northern terminus of the Lost Coast Trail. Unfortunately, it was under renovation and technically closed. However, we joined several other campers amongst the construction vehicles.

25-site campground with modern restrooms and hot water showers. Each campsite has a picnic table with a shade covering, paved parking pad, and barbecue grill.

Perched near the edge of a cliff, looking out over an expanse of badlands, known as the Blue Valley, below us and the Henry Mountains in the distance. It was mind blowing.

Primitive, no-fee, first-come-first-serve campground with six campsites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is a pit toilet, but no water available. It is located about halfway around the 57-mile Cathedral Loop Road.

27-site campground located in a natural amphitheater right by "Big Stoney." Except for busy summer weekends, there are usually sites available.

Very pretty 110-site forested campground run by the National Park Service. Located across the road yet in walking distance to the rim of the canyon.

One of three very highly sought after campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

Nice campsite at Mile 41 with a hike into Buck Farm Canyon

Nice campsite at Mile 17

Nice campsite at Mile 53 at the base of the hike up to the Nankoweap Granaries

Nice campsite at Mile 65 near the start of a hike up into Carbon Canyon

Nice campsite just shy of Zoroaster Rapid

We camped that night at a campsite right after Hermit Rapid that had a nice view

Campsite just after Mile 119 Rapid

Our first 2-night stay in a campsite. This would allow us to do the 8-hour hike to Thunder River Falls

Difficult campsite because of steep sandy hills, but we round a lovely spot up against the limestone cliffs, with our own private little waterfall nearby, where spring water from the canyon above spilled over a limestone lip, cascading about 20 - 30 feet down to the sandy ground below.

Nice camping spot at Mile 165 and the place where I would celebrate my 68th birthday

Camp at the end of a 25-mile day that would leave us 36 miles to go over the next 2 days to get to our end point at Diamond Creek

Nce beach around Mile 216, with nice views of golden hour lighting up the canyon walls. This was our last night camping on the river, so it was bittersweet. Just 10 miles to go before reaching our take-out point at Diamond Creek.

Just off the Ibex Dune Road

Primitive dispersed campground (no water or flush toilets) at the base of the impressive Eureka Dunes.

A chain of campgrounds in New Zealand where you can depend on great facilities. Selected this campground because it is in walking distance to the Onsen Hot Pools

Only campground within Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. It is located at the end of Hooker Valley Road and is run by the Department of Conservation. The facilities were pretty spartan. However, the real attraction was the phenomenal scenery right from our campsite and the easy access to the very popular Hooker Valley Track.

Lovely campground set right on Glendhu Bay. This was definitely a campground frequented by New Zealanders, specifically those with watercraft of any kind. There were power boats, jet skis, kayaks, and SUPs, and even a beach for swimming.

A chain of campgrounds in New Zealand where you can depend on great facilities.

A chain of campgrounds in New Zealand where you can depend on great facilities.

A chain of campgrounds in New Zealand where you can depend on great facilities. This one was conveniently located near the Lake Matheson Trailhead and Fox Glaicier Guiding

Located right on lovely PUnakaiki Beach on the Tasman Sea and in walking distance to the Pancake Rocks.

Kind of like the KOA of New Zealand - great facilities that you can depend on. It would be our 5th night staying in one this trip. This one at location, location, location - overlooking the Akaroa Harbor and in walking distance to town, where there were plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops.

Lovely BLM campground set amid rolling sagebrush and ponderosa pines.

Beautiful, remote place to camp surrounded by beautiful red sandstone cliffs

Primitive, no-fee, first-come-first-serve campground with six campsites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is a pit toilet, but no water available. It is located about halfway around the 57-mile Cathedral Loop Road.

Perched near the edge of a cliff, looking out over an expanse of badlands, known as the Blue Valley, below us and the Henry Mountains in the distance. It was mind blowing.

Site 27, a large private site set against the backdrop of the red cliffs.

Highly-rated 3-star campground located on Old Taupo Road, known for its natural setting and thermal amenities. It is popular because of its proximity to two major attractions: Te Puia, the major geothermal and Māori cultural center in Rotorua, and Whakarewarewa Forest, the famous mountain bike park

One of a chain of campgrounds we have come to like in New Zealand. This one is located just a short 20-minute walk (1.5 km) from Taupō’s town center and the lakefront.

Pleasant, family-run campground located near Tongariro National Park

Rustic, peaceful campground located just a short stroll through a pine forest to a 3-mile long Beach with pristine white sand.

3 nights on a beach-front campsite directly on Hahei Beach, where the entire length of this pink-tinted white sand beach is framed by ancient, red-blooming pōhutukawa trees and has lovely views of the Mercury Bay Islands off its shoreline. It's location was perfect in that we never had to move the campervan. Rather we could walk to all the hikes we did and dining options.

Grassy campground that stressed quiet and enjoying nature over partying. It as conveniently located just a 2-minute walk to the beach and Lion Rock

Large spacious campground adjacent to the 60km long Muriwai Beach and set within the Muriwai Regional Park. It is in walking distance to the Muriwai Gannet Viewing Platforms